Our thoughts and prayers are with the LMU community members who have been impacted. Our highest priority remains the safety and wellbeing of every LMU Lion. The university is actively engaged with affected students, faculty, and staff and is offering support resources while exploring additional accommodations to address their needs.
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LMU continues to monitor the ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles County and remains connected with public officials and external resources. Please note that university campuses are not currently impacted, and operations are normal. Campus advisories will continue for the duration of this crisis to provide guidance. We will post periodic updates here for your convenience and reference.
Students
At this time, in-person classes will convene as scheduled on Monday, Jan. 13. L.A. County officials have confirmed that the wildfires do not presently pose a threat to LMU campuses. If you have been directly impacted by the fires, please email us at communityofcare@lmu.edu for personalized support resources. Loyola Law School students should email studentaffairs@lls.edu.
Classes Will Begin In-Person on Monday, January 13
At this time, students should plan to return to campus as scheduled before classes begin on Monday, Jan. 13. There are no fires near the Westchester, Playa Vista, or Loyola Law School campuses. Although the situation may change, L.A. County officials have determined there is currently no threat to any LMU campus, and the university plans to hold in-person classes as scheduled on Monday. Campus support resources, including housing and dining, are fully operational for all students. Law school Intersession classes are being held remotely Jan. 8-9.
Faculty and Staff
Employees will resume regular in-person schedules on Friday, January. 10. Please consult your supervisor if you are experiencing extenuating circumstances or require special accommodations.*
*Updated January 9, 2025
Additional Information Forthcoming
We will continue to provide regular updates to keep you informed, including guidance for students and families returning to campus this weekend and next week.
Resources and Support
Burns Rec Center, Student Health Services, and Student Psychological Services remain open with standard operating hours. Free N95 masks are available at Foley Annex for all on-campus residents.
Resources for LMU Students
Students who have been directly affected by the fires are encouraged to email communityofcare@lmu.edu for personalized support resources. (LLS students should email studentaffairs@lls.edu). Students are also encouraged to utilize the following:
- Coping with the Stress of Natural Disaster
- Campus Ministry – ministry@lmu.edu
- Campus Safety – 310.338.2893
- Student Health Services – 310.338.2881
- Student Psychological Services – 310.338.2868
- LMU Power Outage Safety Tips
Resources for LLS Students:
- Student Psychological Services – 213.736.1122
- Campus Ministry – 213.736.8193
- Public Safety – 213.736.1121
Resources for LMU Staff and Faculty
Staff and faculty who have been directly affected by the fires are encouraged to email hr@lmu.edu for personalized support resources. Staff and faculty are also encouraged to utilize the following:
- Coping with the Stress of Natural Disaster
- Campus Ministry – ministry@lmu.edu
- Faculty/Staff Chaplain: Randy Roche S.J.
- Campus Safety – 310.338.2893
- Employee Assistance Program
- HealthAdvocate Resources
Resources for LLS Staff and Faculty:
- Campus Ministry – 213.736.8193
- Faculty/Staff Chaplain: Wayne Negrete, S.J.
- Public Safety – 213.736.1121
Further Resources and Information from Los Angeles City
- In the event of a life-threatening emergency, residents should call 9-1-1.
- In the event of power outages, residents are urged to report outages online and track crew status at ladwp.com/outages or by calling 1.800.DIAL.DWP (1.800.342.5397).
- For impacts like tree limbs blocking roads, residents should request service through lacity.gov/myla311 or by calling 3-1-1. You can also download the MyLA311 app.
- Local weather updates provided by the National Weather Service can be found here or at weather.gov.
- Red flag parking restrictions have been in effect in the city’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones since 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Parking restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. Check lafd.org/redflag for Red Flag Warning updates.
If you require additional information or assistance regarding campus safety, please contact LMU Public Safety at 310.338.2893 or online at safety.lmu.edu.
